First visit to a new dark sky site!
For the last several years, I’ve been traveling to the same location for most observing sessions. Two friends and I decided to head about 15 minutes further NE away from… Read more »
Category: Observing Reports
Winter Observing in Auriga; THE Premier Galaxy Constellation!
Winter observing is all about Auriga galaxies, right? Okay, okay, I’ll admit it, Auriga (or-EYE-gah) is far from the premier galaxy constellation. In fact, only two NGC galaxies (2208 &… Read more »
101 Galaxies and a Comet Under Amazing Skies!
I recently took a trip out to the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society’s dark sky site, also home to the annual Rocky Mountain Star Stare, where many were set up to… Read more »
Following the Famous Markarian’s Chain
Just last month, I wrote about kicking off my Virgo Galaxy Quest with this future post already in mind. Having never observed Markarian’s Chain, I couldn’t wait to follow the… Read more »
The Virgo Galaxy Quest Begins!
With a clear night finally coming and falling on a Sunday night, I decided last minute to take a half day of vacation the following day to allow for a… Read more »